Upcoming Event: Softball versus Texas Tech on February 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
4:00 PM
Softball
vs. Texas Tech
Florida Atlantic University Athletics
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Amanda Ritchie
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Dance Experience: I have been involved with many highly competitive dance studios, as well as the Junior Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders, Miami Elite All-Stars, and the South Florida Superstars (a local baton twirling team). Throughout the years, I have been fortunate enough to travel around the United States (including Hawaii) competing in national competitions and participating in dance intensives at places such as the Broadway Dance Center in New York and The Edge and Millennium in California. In addition, I have trained with some of the most well-known dancers/teachers in the industry, such as Frank Hatchett, Wade Robson, Dan Karaty, Doug Coudwell, Mia Michaels, Joe Tremaine, The Rockettes, and Brian Friedman. My performance experience consists of dancing in many Miami Dolphins' pre-game and halftime shows, performing in the St. Patrick's Day parade in Ireland, and dancing/twirling aboard many different cruise ships. I have also been fortunate enough to perform alongside Stevie Wonder, Gloria Estefan, Lil' Bow Wow, and Jagged Edge in various Orange Bowl and Super Bowl halftime shows.
Nationality: Scottish and English
Major: Criminal Justice
Favorite Types of Music: Country and Rock
Favorite Movies: My Best Friend's Wedding, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Step Up (1st & 2nd), Center Stage, Save the Last Dance, & Into the Blue, to name a few.
Favorite Books: Anything suspenseful
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate Chip Cookies and Funfetti Cake (with vanilla icing of course)!
Hobbies: Dancing, going to the beach, wakeboarding, scuba diving, jet skiing, taking pictures
Biggest Pet Peeve: Lying
People of Influence: Everyone who has taught me something, whether it be family, friends, teachers, or coaches, because together, they have made me the person I am today, and I have gained something from each and every one of them.
Dream Vacation: Australia
Favorite Quote: Dancers "turnout" better!
One Thing Most People Don't Know about You: I have a brown belt in Tae Kwon Do (It is just shy of a black belt).
One Word That Best Describes You: Congenial